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TN Lawmaker to Propose Tuition Freeze

A Republican state lawmaker says he wants to freeze tuition at Tennessee’s colleges and universities despite criticism from education officials that such a proposal would eliminate funds needed to sustain essential programs and basic operation.

July 23, 2013

Students

North Dakota State Turns Over Deleted Emails of School President

North Dakota State University has turned over to the state’s Legislative Council nearly 2,000 pages of emails deleted from President Dean Bresciani’s account.

July 7, 2013

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Senate Passes Historic Immigration Bill

The bill offers hope of citizenship to millions of immigrants living illegally in America’s shadows and also promises a military-style effort to secure the border with Mexico.

June 27, 2013

Leadership & Policy

North Dakota State University President Accused of Deleting 45K Emails

The North Dakota Legislative Council is asking Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem to determine whether the president of North Dakota State University broke the law by deleting more than 45,000 emails that may have been subject to an open records request.

June 24, 2013

Faculty & Staff

Move to Quash Journalism Center Bashed

A conservative radio talk show host and a moderate Republican state senator on Thursday both bashed a move to quash an investigative journalism center on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.

June 6, 2013

MSIs

Senate Defeats Democratic, Republican Student Loan Plans

Interest rates on new student loans are likely headed higher after senators failed Thursday to advance proposals to keep them from doubling July 1.

June 6, 2013

Students

Sen. Gillibrand Proposes Student Loan Refinance Plan

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is hoping to relieve the debt burden of millions of students who have borrowed to pay for their education especially New Yorkers, who average nearly $30,000 in student debt.

May 19, 2013

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North Carolina Senate Advances Bills for Student Expression

One bill clarifies students’ rights to religious expression as long as they don’t disrupt public schools.

May 8, 2013

Asian American Pacific Islander

Higher Ed and the Dreamers: The Big Winners in Immigration Bill By Far

Compromise is imperfect, but colleges and universities have to be happy with the immigration bill as it stands.

May 6, 2013

Students

College Student Voices Heard During Gun Debate

A public opinion survey released this week finds that the views of young American adults largely mirror the views of Americans overall in supporting tougher legislation to reduce gun violence.

April 18, 2013

Students

Md. Governor Seeks $4.1M More for HBCUs

Gov. Martin O’Malley is asking for an additional $4.1 million in his supplemental budget to go directly to the state’s four historically Black colleges and universities or their students.

April 4, 2013

Faculty & Staff

West Virginia Senate Bill Could Change How Tuition is Charged

A bill advanced by the West Virginia Senate Education Committee could change how tuition is calculated at up to six state colleges and universities.

March 21, 2013